Thunderbird Club

[JIO]

How do the SD Hawkbuckers compare to the Gibson bird pickups?

That pu was made with a Thunderbird bass in mind. Both of my vintage T-birds ('63-'64) were II's, so I never knew (still don't) what a '64-'65 IV sounds like playing one. (which I never have.., yet) So I can only say it sounds like a T-bird! I know many T-bird players favor the II sound/tone - but I installed the SDHB because I wanted more definition/clarity as a II sounds characteristically 'dark'. In this specific regard - it filled the bill. I brought it to the 1st annual "Roosting of the T-bird Flock" at Chucky's, so maybe those who attended/played it can offer an objective assessment. (I'm biased!)

 

[JIO]

I see....I've never used EBCFs, so no experience there.

Only time I've run short on intonation, iirc, is on the B-string for BEAD tuning - which I resolved by going down to a .125

Also, I'm one of those people, that don't care if the silks are over the saddles

Those weak of heart may want to look away, but my '68 Custom Kraft 34" scale (EADG) hollow-body (with extended string-stop floating bridge) is very long. As long as my '64 T-bird. I got the longest string I could find at the time, and they were still too short. So I pealed back the silk winding and never looked back. Plays great, sounds great, and never had an issue playing it live and in the recording studio. Not "ideal" looking (but disclosing that the silk wrap is a purely cosmetic addition) - functionally, removing it had no effect on the strings ability to produce the required (and quality) sound/tone.

...pic taken right after I got it and before I installed the red-silk flat-wound strings - I'll have to take a current pic of both.

 

[PhR75]

Gigging tuesday. Since I had the bridge pickup wax potted the red Telebird will be my weapon of choice. Stingray is the spare.

 

[dagrev]

Recall I was trying to decide what finish to go with on a new NR build I have in the works.
All this talk and my love of the Fender Flower/Paisley look, has me thinking…
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How would this look on a NR with a vintage tint black block and bound all maple neck? It’s different for sure!

I love the blue background, but the flowers just aren't me. The Paisley I like way better. Maybe a blue burst of some kind? But I'm sure it will look great whatever you decide. Butt Bow or no!

 

[dagrev]

This started off life as one of the only basses I own that I bought new - an exaggerated trans-mustard yellow '06 CIJ Fender '51 P RI. It went through a couple of iterations before ending up as the T2K Mk II.

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Love that bass!

 

[Instagator]

Just messing around with a new TRC for my black VP
Extra points for anyone that can identify the sticker.
Hint..upper North West folks might have a better shot at recognizing the skeleton dude.
Cheers!

 

[icefly]

Gooood mornin'

Almost finished; builder waiting decal delivery to apply, and finally ship to me.

 

[lidl e]

Do you guys remember the Nikki Sixx sig that only had the one off button no other controls.

At one time Musician's Friend was blowing them out for like 799. I should have grabbed one.

If I'm not incorrect, it had an inlay on the body I wasn't crazy about.

Am I imagining that?

 

[bobyoung53]

This started off life as one of the only basses I own that I bought new - an exaggerated trans-mustard yellow '06 CIJ Fender '51 P RI. It went through a couple of iterations before ending up as the T2K Mk II.

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Nice job, I especially like the binding.

 

[bobyoung53]

They do. They have more variety of left-handed models than we have here. They made a left-handed Jaguar Bass. Only Fender that really tempts me, but it's nowhere to be found.

I have a Am '96 RI '62 Jazz that was made for Japan and it's wired VVT instead of VVTT which I like better.

 

[PaleAngel_90]

Personally, I think this is a great idea, release the inner woman!




I'll find you a bow!

Speaking of women and bows:

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BTW I'm learning to play the first one. It's beautiful but hard as hell...

 

[bobyoung53]

Gooood mornin'

Almost finished; builder waiting decal delivery to apply, and finally ship to me.

Nice!

 

[bobyoung53]

Do you guys remember the Nikki Sixx sig that only had the one off button no other controls.

At one time Musician's Friend was blowing them out for like 799. I should have grabbed one.

If I'm not incorrect, it had an inlay on the body I wasn't crazy about.

Am I imagining that?

Wasn't the inlay at the 12th fret?

 

[lidl e]

Wasn't the inlay at the 12th fret?

Maybe. It was like an iron cross, right?

 

[bobyoung53]

Maybe. It was like an iron cross, right?

I found one with weird inlays in the neck:

 

[bobyoung53]

Maybe. It was like an iron cross, right?

Gibson:

 

[lidl e]

I found one with weird inlays in the neck:

Yep, that top one! The blackbird.

Hate the inlays and pickguard logo, but love everything else about it.

Can you imagine$799 for a USA thunderbird.

I think it has a hand grip on the bottom for heavy metal posing

 

[JJR58]

That pu was made with a Thunderbird bass in mind. Both of my vintage T-birds ('63-'64) were II's, so I never knew (still don't) what a '64-'65 IV sounds like playing one. (which I never have.., yet) So I can only say it sounds like a T-bird! I know many T-bird players favor the II sound/tone - but I installed the SDHB because I wanted more definition/clarity as a II sounds characteristically 'dark'. In this specific regard - it filled the bill. I brought it to the 1st annual "Roosting of the T-bird Flock" at Chucky's, so maybe those who attended/played it can offer an objective assessment. (I'm biased!)

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I will say i prefer The HawkBuckers over my Lollars.

 

[dagrev]

That pu was made with a Thunderbird bass in mind. Both of my vintage T-birds ('63-'64) were II's, so I never knew (still don't) what a '64-'65 IV sounds like playing one. (which I never have.., yet) So I can only say it sounds like a T-bird! I know many T-bird players favor the II sound/tone - but I installed the SDHB because I wanted more definition/clarity as a II sounds characteristically 'dark'. In this specific regard - it filled the bill. I brought it to the 1st annual "Roosting of the T-bird Flock" at Chucky's, so maybe those who attended/played it can offer an objective assessment. (I'm biased!)

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I certainly enjoy both pickups on my '64. It adds something you can't get with just one. I use the neck only at times, but mostly both are in play.

 

[lidl e]

Gibson:

Change the pickguard and not bad.

Inlays aren't great though